The alt-pop icon returns with a Melodrama-esque track after her Solar Power era, debuting it at a secret NYC park event.
Lorde has officially entered her new era! The Grammy-winning artist just released “What Was That,” her first new single in three years. Co-produced with Jim-E Stack and Dan Nigro, the track channels the raw emotion of her Melodrama days while pushing forward.
New York got an exclusive preview when Lorde summoned fans to Washington Square Park. Though police shut down the unauthorized event, loyal followers who stayed witnessed Lorde dancing to the track with Blood Orange’s Dev Hynes. Clips from this magical moment appear in the official music video.
This rollout has been full of teasers – from cryptic TikTok clips to intimate voice memos where Lorde hinted: “Everything is about to change.” Fans speculate this single kicks off a full album cycle.
“What Was That” marks a bold return to Lorde’s moody, introspective roots. After the sunny Solar Power era, this grittier sound has the fandom buzzing. Stream it now on all platforms!
